Important Safety Messages
Read the instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this document or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
[Danger/Warning Symbol] Electrical Hazard: The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning product safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists that will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
[Safety Alert Symbol] Personal Injury Hazard: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
Safety and General Information
- Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is any damage.
- Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.
- All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.
- Changes and modifications to this unit not expressly approved by APC could void the warranty.
- This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
- Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity.
- Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.
- For a UPS with a factory installed power cord, connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge protectors or extension cords.
- The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.
- The batteries are heavy. Remove the batteries before installing the UPS and external battery packs (XLBPs), in a rack.
Battery Safety
- The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life. The battery should be replaced before end of life.
- APC by Schneider Electric uses sealed lead acid batteries. Under normal use and handling, there is no contact with the internal components of the battery. Over charging, over heating or other misuse of batteries can result in a discharge of battery electrolyte. Released electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful to the skin and eyes.
- Replace the battery immediately when the UPS indicates battery replacement is necessary.
- The UPS will recognize as many as 10 external battery packs connected to the UPS. Note: For each XLBP that is added, increased recharge time will be required.
- CAUTION: Before installing or replacing the batteries, remove jewelry such as wristwatches and rings. High short circuit current through conductive materials could cause severe burns.
- CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
- CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released material is harmful to the skin and eyes and may be toxic.
General Information
- The model and serial numbers are located on a small, rear panel label. For some models, an additional label is located on the chassis under the front bezel.
- Always recycle used batteries.
- Recycle the package materials or save them for reuse.
Radio Frequency Warning
This product has been tested and found to be category C2 device. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment is likely to cause radio interference with some communication devices like TV, mobiles, audio equipments, radio receivers, etc. Generally this issue can be corrected by moving the equipment a little away from the UPS, however sometimes additional measures may have to be taken at user's expense.
Package Contents
The package contents vary by model:
- 1000/1500/2000/3000 VA models: Includes two sets of cables.
- 2000/3000 VA models: Includes one set of cables.
[Diagram Description: Visuals show two different cable configurations. One shows two identical cable sets labeled 'x2' for 1000/1500/2000/3000 VA models. The other shows one cable set labeled 'x1' for 2000/3000 VA models.]
Front Panel Features
[Diagram Description: The front panel diagram shows a central display area with buttons below it, and indicator LEDs above. The APC logo is visible.]
Key components on the front panel:
- 1 Online/On Battery LED: Indicates the UPS status.
- 2 POWER ON/OFF button: Used to turn the UPS on or off.
- 3 Site Wiring Fault/System Alert LED: Indicates wiring faults or system alerts.
- 4 Display interface: Shows UPS status and information.
- 5 DISPLAY button: Cycles through information on the display.
- 6 MUTE button: Silences audible alarms.
Rear Panel Features
1000/1500 VA Models
[Diagram Description: The rear panel for 1000/1500 VA models shows various ports and connectors. A large fan is at the top.]
Components on the rear panel (1000/1500 VA models):
- 1 USB port: For computer connection.
- 2 Serial data port: For computer connection.
- 3 Battery connector: For connecting external battery packs.
- 4 Circuit breaker/Overload protection: Resettable breaker.
- 5 UPS input: Power cord input.
- 6 Outlets: Receptacles for connected equipment.
- 7 Chassis ground screw: For grounding the unit.
2000 VA Models
[Diagram Description: The rear panel for 2000 VA models is similar to the 1000/1500 VA models, showing ports and connectors. A fan is at the top.]
Components on the rear panel (2000 VA models):
- 1 USB port: For computer connection.
- 2 Serial data port: For computer connection.
- 3 Battery connector: For connecting external battery packs.
- 4 Circuit breaker/Overload protection: Resettable breaker.
- 5 UPS input: Power cord input.
- 6 Outlets: Receptacles for connected equipment.
- 7 Chassis ground screw: For grounding the unit.
Rear Panel Features (3000 VA Models)
[Diagram Description: The rear panel for 3000 VA models shows a fan at the top, followed by various ports and connectors, and multiple outlets.]
Components on the rear panel (3000 VA models):
- 1 USB port: For computer connection.
- 2 Serial data port: For computer connection.
- 3 Battery connector: For connecting external battery packs.
- 4 Circuit breaker/Overload protection: Resettable breaker.
- 5 UPS input: Power cord input.
- 6 Outlets: Receptacles for connected equipment.
- 7 Chassis ground screw: For grounding the unit.
Installation
Connect the Battery
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
- Adhere to all local and national electrical codes.
- Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.
- Always connect the UPS to a grounded outlet.
- Always connect ground wires between the UPS and the external battery packs.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in minor or moderate injury.
[Diagram Description: For 2000 VA models, a diagram shows a UPS unit with a battery connector being plugged in. For 3000 VA models, a diagram shows the rear of the UPS with a battery cable being connected to the battery connector.]
Connect equipment to the UPS and connect the UPS to utility power
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
- Adhere to all local and national electrical codes.
- Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.
- Always connect the UPS to a grounded outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in minor or moderate injury.
[Diagram Description: A diagram shows a UPS unit connected to a wall outlet via its power cord, and also connected to various pieces of equipment via its output outlets. Cables are shown connecting the UPS to the wall and to the equipment.]
